US20070149937A1 - Disposable diaper and method therefor - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a disposable diaper and, more specifically, to a disposable diaper and method that is chlorine free.
- Disposable diapers are well known and widely used. Over the years, disposable diapers have become the dominant diaper, largely replacing the old form of reusable diaper. Typical disposable diapers generally use an absorbent interior area for absorbing a wearer's urine, bounded by a thin plastic exterior layer.
- the interior portion of the typical disposable diaper presently on the market is generally comprised of a bottom layer of non-woven material that is in direct contact with the area of the child's skin covered by the diaper, a backing layer of tissue paper that contacts the bottom portion of the layer of non-woven material, a wadding batt layer of wood pulp that is located between the thin plastic exterior layer and the layer of tissue paper, and, in order to increase the diaper's fluid absorbency, diaper manufacturers add a superabsorbent polymer or other chemical additive to the wadding batt layer. Without the superabsorbent polymer, wood pulp generally absorbs in the range of 12 to 15 times its weight. With the superabsorbent polymer, the wadding batt layer is able to absorb in the range of 30 to 55 times its weight.
- ECF elemental chlorine free bleached wood pulp ECF elemental chlorine free bleached wood pulp still has small trace amounts of chlorine.
- tissue paper that contacts the bottom portion of the layer of non-woven material.
- This tissue paper is generally a bleached tissue layer.
- the tissue paper is bleached using a chlorine bleach process.
- the chlorine bleaching processes produces low levels of dioxins or furons as by-products.
- the bleached tissue paper may also contain small trace amounts of chlorine.
- the improved disposable diaper and method must be totally chlorine free.
- the improved disposable diaper and method must use materials that do not use a chlorine bleach during the manufacturing process.
- a chlorine free disposable diaper has a main body having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings. An individual side opening is formed on opposing side surfaces of the main body for positioning a leg of the individual wearing the diaper.
- the main body has a multi-layered diaper assembly.
- the multi-layered diaper assembly has an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer.
- a core layer is provided and is made of non-chlorine bleached material for holding waste materials within the disposable diaper.
- a containment layer is coupled to a first side and a second side of the core layer.
- the containment layer is used for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer.
- a distribution layer is coupled to the containment layer.
- the distribution layer is used for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer.
- An interior layer is coupled to the distribution layer.
- the interior layer is made of a non-woven liquid permeable material.
- a method for providing a chlorine free disposable diaper having a multi-layered diaper assembly comprises: forming an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer; coupling a leakage protection layer to the exterior layer for preventing waste material from leaking out of the disposable diaper; forming a core layer made of non-chlorine bleached wood pulp for holding the waste materials within the disposable diaper; coupling a containment layer to a first side and a second side of the core layer for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer; coupling a distribution layer to the containment layer for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer; coupling an interior layer to the distribution layer comprising a non-woven liquid permeable material; and forming the multi-layered diaper assembly into a pull-up diaper having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings, an individual side opening formed on opposing
- FIG. 1 is an elevated front side view of one embodiment of the disposable diaper of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an elevated rear side or backside view of one embodiment the disposable diaper of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the disposable diaper of FIG. 1 taken along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the disposable diaper of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of another embodiment of the disposable diaper of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a bottom section of the disposable diaper of FIGS. 4-6 taken along line A-A.
- reference number 10 refers generally to the disposable diaper of this invention. It should be noted that the following description is one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 a front or interior view of the disposable diaper 10 is shown, in the open position.
- the disposable diaper 10 like other disposable diapers, comprises front flaps 12 and back flaps 14 .
- Reference numbers 12 a and 14 a refer to the side portions of the front flaps 12 and the back flaps 14 , respectively, that are visible in the front view of the disposable diaper 10 depicted in FIG. 1 .
- Adhered to the back flaps 14 a , and oriented substantially parallel to an upper edge 16 of the diaper 10 are preferably two tape assemblies 18 .
- Each tape assembly 18 comprises a base portion that is attached directly to the surface of the diaper 10 , and a partially separable adhesive portion that may be peeled from the base portion for adhesion attachment to the reverse side of front flaps 12 (see both FIGS. 1 and 2 ) when the diaper 10 is being placed on a baby or child.
- Other types of adhesion devices may be used for the tape assemblies 18 without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- hook and look material may be used for the tape assemblies 18 .
- On both sides of the diaper 10 oriented in a substantially perpendicular direction to the upper edge 16 and the lower edge 20 , are two elastic portions 22 . The elastic portions 22 snugly grip the legs of the child during the wearing of the diaper 10 to, among other things, minimize the leaking of fluid out of the diaper 10 .
- FIG. 2 a rear or backside exterior view of the disposable diaper 10 is shown, in the open position.
- Reference numbers 12 b and 14 b refer to the sides of the front flaps 12 and the back flaps 14 , respectively, that are visible in the rear or backside view of the disposable diaper 10 .
- Adhered to the back flaps 14 b , and oriented substantially parallel to the upper edge 16 of the diaper 10 are portions of the two tape assemblies 18 . These are continuations of the portions of the tape assemblies 18 which are located on the back flaps 14 a, as shown in FIG. 1 .
- Located between tabs 12 b is a preferably rectangular plastic strip 22 A, which strip 22 A receives the adhesive portion of the tape assemblies 18 when the diaper is being placed on a baby or child.
- the disposable diaper 10 general has a plurality of different layers.
- the first layer 24 has an outer surface 24 a and an inner surface 24 b .
- the outer surface 24 a is generally exposed. Since the outer surface 24 a is exposed, the first layer 24 is used primarily for aesthetics.
- the first layer 24 is made of a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material having a soft, cloth-like appearance.
- a second layer 26 is provided and also has an inner and outer surface.
- the outer surface of the second layer 26 is coupled to the inner surface 24 b of the first layer 24 .
- the second layer 24 is used to contain any fluids or solids within the disposable diaper 10 .
- the second layer 24 helps to prevent leakage.
- the second layer 24 is generally made from a polyethylene material.
- a third layer 28 is coupled to the inner surface of the second layer 24 .
- the third layer has an outer surface which is directly coupled to the inner surface of the second layer 24 .
- the third layer 28 is also used to contain any fluids and material within the disposable diaper 10 .
- the third layer 28 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside the disposable diaper 10 away from the skin of the wearer of the disposable diaper 10 .
- the third layer 28 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, the disposable diaper 10 will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as the third layer 28 .
- the fourth layer 30 is a wadding batt layer consisting of a wood pulp mixture 30 a .
- All present disposable diapers bleach their wood pulp with chlorine. This bleaching process low levels of dioxins. Many people would prefer to have a disposable diaper 10 made from non-chlorine bleached materials.
- a non-chlorine bleached/unbleached wood pulp 30 a is used.
- An unbleached untreated softwood fluff pulp which is biodegradable and totally chlorine free may also be used.
- the wood pulp 30 a may be bleached using other processes other than chlorine.
- the wood pulp 30 a is bleached with a hydrogen peroxide and oxygen process.
- a hydrogen peroxide and oxygen process The use of hydrogen peroxide should not be seen as to limit the scope of the present invention. Other whitening processes may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- the fourth layer 30 may further comprise a superabsorbent mixture 30 b .
- the superabsorbent mixture 30 b will allow the wadding batt layer to absorb in the range of 30 to 55 times its weight.
- the superabsorbent mixture 30 b may be a natural (i.e., starch) or an artificial superabsorbent mixture 30 b .
- a superabsorbent polymer such as polyacrylates may be used as the superabsorbent mixture 30 b.
- a fifth layer 32 is coupled to the fourth layer 30 .
- the fifth layer 32 is similar to that of the third layer 28 .
- the fifth layer 32 and the third layer 28 are used in combination to contain any fluids and material within the fourth layer 30 .
- the fifth layer 32 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside the disposable diaper 10 away from the skin of the wearer of the disposable diaper 10 .
- the fifth layer 32 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, the disposable diaper 10 will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as the fifth layer 32 .
- a sixth layer 34 is coupled to one side of the fifth layer 32 .
- the sixth layer 34 is an acquisition distribution layer.
- the sixth layer 34 is used to distribute any fluids evenly through the fourth layer 30 and to keep the surface of the sixth layer 34 dry.
- the sixth layer 34 will use a non bleached non-woven material.
- a seventh layer 36 is coupled to the sixth layer 34 .
- the seventh layer 36 is a top sheet which is the closest layer to the skin of the wearer.
- the seventh layer 36 is generally made of a spunbond polypropylene hydrophilic non-woven material.
- the seventh layer 36 is used to carry the fourth layer 30 through machine and provides a soft layer against the user's skin.
- the seventh layer 36 will further be a non-woven liquid permeable material.
- a disposable diaper 10 is produced which is 100% chlorine free.
- FIG. 4 another embodiment of the disposable diaper 10 is shown.
- the diaper 10 is a pull-up diaper 10 A.
- the front flaps 12 and back flaps 14 of the diaper 10 of FIG. 1 are coupled together to form a body 40 of the pull-up diaper 10 A.
- the body 40 will generally have side seams 42 where the front flaps 12 and back flaps 14 are coupled together to form a one piece body 40 .
- the body 40 will have an open top area 44 through which a body of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10 A is positioned.
- a pair of openings 46 is formed such that one of the pair of openings 46 is positioned on each side surface of the body 40 .
- the openings 46 are used to position a leg of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10 A.
- the body 40 may have a stretchable material 48 placed around an outer circumference of the open top area 44 of the body 40 .
- the stretchable material 48 is generally placed around the upper edge 16 and the lower edge 20 of the pull-up diaper 10 A.
- the stretchable material 48 will allow the open top area 44 to fit snugly around the body of the wearer.
- a material such as elastic or the like is used.
- each opening 46 Located in a bottom section of each opening 46 are elastic portions 22 .
- the elastic portions 22 snugly grip the legs of the child during the wearing of the pull-up diaper 10 A to, among other things, minimize the leaking of fluid out of the pull-up diaper 10 A.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 another embodiment of the disposable diaper 10 is shown.
- the pull-up diaper 10 B is similar to that shown in FIG. 4 .
- the pull-up diaper 10 B is of one piece construction.
- the body 40 A will have an open top area 44 through which a body of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10 B is positioned.
- a pair of openings 46 is formed such that one of the pair of openings 46 is positioned on each side surface of the body 40 A. The openings 46 are used to position a leg of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10 B.
- the body 40 A will generally have a stretchable material 48 placed around an outer circumference of the open top area 44 of the body 40 A.
- the stretchable material 48 will allow the open top area 44 to fit snugly around the body of the wearer.
- a material such as elastic or the like is used.
- each opening 46 Located in a bottom section of each opening 46 are elastic portions 22 .
- the elastic portions 22 snugly grip the legs of the child during the wearing of the pull-up diaper 10 B to, among other things, minimize the leaking of fluid out of the pull-up diaper 10 B.
- the composition of the pull-up diapers 10 A and 10 B is similar to that shown for diaper 10 in FIG. 3 .
- the pull-up diapers 10 A and 10 B general have a plurality of different layers.
- the first layer 24 has an outer surface 24 a and an inner surface 24 b .
- the outer surface 24 a is generally exposed. Since the outer surface 24 a is exposed, the first layer 24 is used primarily for aesthetics.
- the first layer 24 is made of a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material having a soft, cloth-like appearance.
- a second layer 26 is provided and also has an inner and outer surface.
- the outer surface of the second layer 26 is coupled to the inner surface 24 b of the first layer 24 .
- the second layer 24 is used to contain any fluids or solids within the pull-up diaper 10 A and 10 B. Thus, the second layer 24 helps to prevent leakage.
- the second layer 24 is generally made from a polyethylene material.
- a third layer 28 is coupled to the inner surface of the second layer 24 .
- the third layer has an outer surface which is directly coupled to the inner surface of the second layer 24 .
- the third layer 28 is also used to contain any fluids and material within the pull-up diaper 10 A and 10 B.
- the third layer 28 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside the disposable diaper 10 away from the skin of the wearer of the disposable diaper 10 .
- the third layer 28 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, the pull-up diaper 11 A and 10 B will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as the third layer 28 .
- the fourth layer 30 is a wadding batt layer consisting of a wood pulp mixture 30 a .
- All present disposable diapers bleach their wood pulp with chlorine. This bleaching process low levels of dioxins. Many people would prefer to have a pull-up diaper 10 A and 10 B made from non-chlorine bleached materials.
- a non-chlorine bleached wood pulp 30 a is used.
- An unbleached treated softwood fluff pulp which is biodegradable and totally chlorine free may also be used.
- the wood pulp 30 a may be bleached using other processes other than chlorine.
- the wood pulp 30 a is bleached with a hydrogen peroxide and oxygen process or other type of whitening process.
- a hydrogen peroxide and oxygen process or other type of whitening process.
- the use of hydrogen peroxide should not be seen as to limit the scope of the present invention.
- Other whitening processes may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- the fourth layer 30 may further comprise a superabsorbent mixture 30 b .
- the superabsorbent mixture 30 b will allow the wadding batt layer to absorb in the range of 30 to 55 times its weight.
- the superabsorbent mixture 30 b may be a superabsorbent polymer or a natural absorbent (i.e., starch).
- a superabsorbent polymer may include, but is not limited to, polyacrylates and the like.
- a fifth layer 32 is coupled to the fourth layer 30 .
- the fifth layer 32 is similar to that of the third layer 28 .
- the fifth layer 32 and the third layer 28 are used in combination to contain any fluids and material within the fourth layer 30 .
- the fifth layer 32 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside the pull-up diaper 10 A and 10 B away from the skin of the wearer of the pull-up diaper 10 A and 10 B.
- the fifth layer 32 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, the pull-up diaper 10 A and 10 B will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as the fifth layer 32 .
- a sixth layer 34 is coupled to one side of the fifth layer 32 .
- the sixth layer 34 is an acquisition distribution layer.
- the sixth layer 34 is used to distribute any fluids evenly through the fourth layer 30 and to keep the surface of the sixth layer 34 dry.
- the sixth layer 34 will use a non bleached non-woven material.
- a seventh layer 36 is coupled to the sixth layer 34 .
- the seventh layer 36 is a top sheet which is the closest layer to the skin of the wearer.
- the seventh layer 36 is generally made of a spunbond polypropylene hydrophilic non-woven material.
- the seventh layer 36 is used to carry the fourth layer 30 through machine and provides a soft layer against the user's skin.
- the seventh layer 36 will further be a non-woven liquid permeable material.
- a pull-up diaper 10 A and 10 B is produced which is 100% chlorine free.
Abstract
A chlorine free disposable diaper has a main body having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings. An individual side opening is formed on opposing side surfaces of the main body for positioning a leg of the individual wearing the diaper. The main body has a multi-layered diaper assembly. The multi-layered diaper assembly has an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer. A core layer is provided and is made of non-chlorine bleached material for holding waste materials within the disposable diaper. A containment layer is coupled to a first side and a second side of the core layer. The containment layer is used for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer. A distribution layer is coupled to the containment layer. The distribution layer is used for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer. An interior layer is coupled to the distribution layer. The interior layer is made of a non-woven liquid permeable material.
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- The present application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application entitled, “DISPOSABLE DIAPER AND METHOD THEREFOR”, HAVING Ser. No. 10/768,376, and a filing date of Jan. 30, 2004 which is related to U.S. patent application entitled, “DISPOSABLE DIAPER AND METHOD THEREFOR”, having Ser. No. 10/109,091, and a filing date of Mar. 27, 2002 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,743,895 entitled “DISPOSABLE DIAPER AND METHOD THEREFOR”, issued on Apr. 28, 1998 in the name of the same inventors and incorporated by reference into the present application.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates to a disposable diaper and, more specifically, to a disposable diaper and method that is chlorine free.
- 2. Description of the Prior Art
- Disposable diapers are well known and widely used. Over the years, disposable diapers have become the dominant diaper, largely replacing the old form of reusable diaper. Typical disposable diapers generally use an absorbent interior area for absorbing a wearer's urine, bounded by a thin plastic exterior layer. The interior portion of the typical disposable diaper presently on the market is generally comprised of a bottom layer of non-woven material that is in direct contact with the area of the child's skin covered by the diaper, a backing layer of tissue paper that contacts the bottom portion of the layer of non-woven material, a wadding batt layer of wood pulp that is located between the thin plastic exterior layer and the layer of tissue paper, and, in order to increase the diaper's fluid absorbency, diaper manufacturers add a superabsorbent polymer or other chemical additive to the wadding batt layer. Without the superabsorbent polymer, wood pulp generally absorbs in the range of 12 to 15 times its weight. With the superabsorbent polymer, the wadding batt layer is able to absorb in the range of 30 to 55 times its weight.
- One problem with current disposable diapers is that the wood pulp used is bleached with chlorine. This bleaching process produces low levels of dioxins or furons as by-products. While the government may allow certain low levels of dioxins, dioxins are toxic and carcinogenic. Some companies use ECF elemental chlorine free bleached wood pulp. ECF elemental chlorine free bleached wood pulp still has small trace amounts of chlorine.
- As stated above, most disposable diapers use a backing layer of tissue paper that contacts the bottom portion of the layer of non-woven material. This tissue paper is generally a bleached tissue layer. The tissue paper is bleached using a chlorine bleach process. As stated above, the chlorine bleaching processes produces low levels of dioxins or furons as by-products. Furthermore, the bleached tissue paper may also contain small trace amounts of chlorine.
- Therefore, a need existed to provide an improved disposable diaper and method that overcome the problems associated with prior art disposable diapers. The improved disposable diaper and method must be totally chlorine free. The improved disposable diaper and method must use materials that do not use a chlorine bleach during the manufacturing process.
- In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved disposable diaper and method.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved disposable diaper and method that overcomes the above problems associated with prior art disposable diapers.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide an improved disposable diaper and method that is totally chlorine free.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide an improved disposable diaper and method that uses materials that are not chlorine bleached during the manufacturing process.
- In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a chlorine free disposable diaper is disclosed. The chlorine free disposable diaper has a main body having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings. An individual side opening is formed on opposing side surfaces of the main body for positioning a leg of the individual wearing the diaper. The main body has a multi-layered diaper assembly. The multi-layered diaper assembly has an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer. A core layer is provided and is made of non-chlorine bleached material for holding waste materials within the disposable diaper. A containment layer is coupled to a first side and a second side of the core layer. The containment layer is used for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer. A distribution layer is coupled to the containment layer. The distribution layer is used for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer. An interior layer is coupled to the distribution layer. The interior layer is made of a non-woven liquid permeable material.
- In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing a chlorine free disposable diaper having a multi-layered diaper assembly is disclosed. The method comprises: forming an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer; coupling a leakage protection layer to the exterior layer for preventing waste material from leaking out of the disposable diaper; forming a core layer made of non-chlorine bleached wood pulp for holding the waste materials within the disposable diaper; coupling a containment layer to a first side and a second side of the core layer for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer; coupling a distribution layer to the containment layer for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer; coupling an interior layer to the distribution layer comprising a non-woven liquid permeable material; and forming the multi-layered diaper assembly into a pull-up diaper having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings, an individual side opening formed on opposing side surfaces of the main body for positioning a leg of the individual wearing the diaper.
- The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following, more particular, description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
- The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, as well as a preferred mode of use, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrated embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an elevated front side view of one embodiment of the disposable diaper of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an elevated rear side or backside view of one embodiment the disposable diaper of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the disposable diaper ofFIG. 1 taken along line 3-3 ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the disposable diaper of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a front view of another embodiment of the disposable diaper of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a side view of the embodiment depicted inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a bottom section of the disposable diaper ofFIGS. 4-6 taken along line A-A. - Referring to the embodiment of
FIGS. 1-3 ,reference number 10 refers generally to the disposable diaper of this invention. It should be noted that the following description is one embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , a front or interior view of thedisposable diaper 10 is shown, in the open position. Thedisposable diaper 10, like other disposable diapers, comprisesfront flaps 12 and back flaps 14.Reference numbers front flaps 12 and the back flaps 14, respectively, that are visible in the front view of thedisposable diaper 10 depicted inFIG. 1 . Adhered to the back flaps 14 a, and oriented substantially parallel to anupper edge 16 of thediaper 10, are preferably twotape assemblies 18. Eachtape assembly 18 comprises a base portion that is attached directly to the surface of thediaper 10, and a partially separable adhesive portion that may be peeled from the base portion for adhesion attachment to the reverse side of front flaps 12 (see bothFIGS. 1 and 2 ) when thediaper 10 is being placed on a baby or child. Other types of adhesion devices may be used for thetape assemblies 18 without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, hook and look material may be used for thetape assemblies 18. On both sides of thediaper 10, oriented in a substantially perpendicular direction to theupper edge 16 and the lower edge 20, are twoelastic portions 22. Theelastic portions 22 snugly grip the legs of the child during the wearing of thediaper 10 to, among other things, minimize the leaking of fluid out of thediaper 10. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , a rear or backside exterior view of thedisposable diaper 10 is shown, in the open position.Reference numbers front flaps 12 and the back flaps 14, respectively, that are visible in the rear or backside view of thedisposable diaper 10. Adhered to the back flaps 14 b, and oriented substantially parallel to theupper edge 16 of thediaper 10, are portions of the twotape assemblies 18. These are continuations of the portions of thetape assemblies 18 which are located on theback flaps 14a, as shown inFIG. 1 . Located betweentabs 12 b is a preferably rectangular plastic strip 22A, which strip 22A receives the adhesive portion of thetape assemblies 18 when the diaper is being placed on a baby or child. Referring toFIG. 3 , a cross-sectional view of thedisposable diaper 10 is shown, showing the layers of material comprising thediaper 10. Thedisposable diaper 10 general has a plurality of different layers. Thefirst layer 24 has anouter surface 24 a and an inner surface 24 b. Theouter surface 24 a is generally exposed. Since theouter surface 24 a is exposed, thefirst layer 24 is used primarily for aesthetics. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, thefirst layer 24 is made of a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material having a soft, cloth-like appearance. - A
second layer 26 is provided and also has an inner and outer surface. The outer surface of thesecond layer 26 is coupled to the inner surface 24 b of thefirst layer 24. Thesecond layer 24 is used to contain any fluids or solids within thedisposable diaper 10. Thus, thesecond layer 24 helps to prevent leakage. Thesecond layer 24 is generally made from a polyethylene material. - A
third layer 28 is coupled to the inner surface of thesecond layer 24. The third layer has an outer surface which is directly coupled to the inner surface of thesecond layer 24. Thethird layer 28 is also used to contain any fluids and material within thedisposable diaper 10. Thethird layer 28 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside thedisposable diaper 10 away from the skin of the wearer of thedisposable diaper 10. Thethird layer 28 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, thedisposable diaper 10 will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as thethird layer 28. - Coupled to an inner surface of the
third layer 28 is afourth layer 30. Thefourth layer 30 is a wadding batt layer consisting of a wood pulp mixture 30 a. All present disposable diapers bleach their wood pulp with chlorine. This bleaching process low levels of dioxins. Many people would prefer to have adisposable diaper 10 made from non-chlorine bleached materials. Thus, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a non-chlorine bleached/unbleached wood pulp 30 a is used. An unbleached untreated softwood fluff pulp which is biodegradable and totally chlorine free may also be used. In order to whiten the wood pulp 30 a, the wood pulp 30 a may be bleached using other processes other than chlorine. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the wood pulp 30 a is bleached with a hydrogen peroxide and oxygen process. The use of hydrogen peroxide should not be seen as to limit the scope of the present invention. Other whitening processes may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - The
fourth layer 30 may further comprise a superabsorbent mixture 30 b. The superabsorbent mixture 30 b will allow the wadding batt layer to absorb in the range of 30 to 55 times its weight. The superabsorbent mixture 30 b may be a natural (i.e., starch) or an artificial superabsorbent mixture 30 b. A superabsorbent polymer such as polyacrylates may be used as the superabsorbent mixture 30 b. - A
fifth layer 32 is coupled to thefourth layer 30. Thefifth layer 32 is similar to that of thethird layer 28. Thefifth layer 32 and thethird layer 28 are used in combination to contain any fluids and material within thefourth layer 30. Thefifth layer 32 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside thedisposable diaper 10 away from the skin of the wearer of thedisposable diaper 10. Thefifth layer 32 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, thedisposable diaper 10 will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as thefifth layer 32. - A
sixth layer 34 is coupled to one side of thefifth layer 32. Thesixth layer 34 is an acquisition distribution layer. Thesixth layer 34 is used to distribute any fluids evenly through thefourth layer 30 and to keep the surface of thesixth layer 34 dry. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, thesixth layer 34 will use a non bleached non-woven material. - A
seventh layer 36 is coupled to thesixth layer 34. Theseventh layer 36 is a top sheet which is the closest layer to the skin of the wearer. Theseventh layer 36 is generally made of a spunbond polypropylene hydrophilic non-woven material. Theseventh layer 36 is used to carry thefourth layer 30 through machine and provides a soft layer against the user's skin. Theseventh layer 36 will further be a non-woven liquid permeable material. - By using spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material and a TCF chlorine free wood pulp, a
disposable diaper 10 is produced which is 100% chlorine free. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , another embodiment of thedisposable diaper 10 is shown. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 4 , thediaper 10 is a pull-up diaper 10A. Thus thefront flaps 12 and back flaps 14 of thediaper 10 ofFIG. 1 are coupled together to form abody 40 of the pull-up diaper 10A. Thebody 40 will generally haveside seams 42 where thefront flaps 12 and back flaps 14 are coupled together to form a onepiece body 40. - The
body 40 will have an opentop area 44 through which a body of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10A is positioned. A pair ofopenings 46 is formed such that one of the pair ofopenings 46 is positioned on each side surface of thebody 40. Theopenings 46 are used to position a leg of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10A. - The
body 40 may have astretchable material 48 placed around an outer circumference of the opentop area 44 of thebody 40. Thestretchable material 48 is generally placed around theupper edge 16 and the lower edge 20 of the pull-up diaper 10A. Thestretchable material 48 will allow the opentop area 44 to fit snugly around the body of the wearer. In general, a material such as elastic or the like is used. - Located in a bottom section of each
opening 46 areelastic portions 22. Theelastic portions 22 snugly grip the legs of the child during the wearing of the pull-up diaper 10A to, among other things, minimize the leaking of fluid out of the pull-up diaper 10A. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , another embodiment of thedisposable diaper 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the pull-up diaper 10B is similar to that shown inFIG. 4 . The pull-up diaper 10B is of one piece construction. - The
body 40A will have an opentop area 44 through which a body of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10B is positioned. A pair ofopenings 46 is formed such that one of the pair ofopenings 46 is positioned on each side surface of thebody 40A. Theopenings 46 are used to position a leg of the individual wearing the pull-up diaper 10B. - The
body 40A will generally have astretchable material 48 placed around an outer circumference of the opentop area 44 of thebody 40A. Thestretchable material 48 will allow the opentop area 44 to fit snugly around the body of the wearer. In general, a material such as elastic or the like is used. - Located in a bottom section of each
opening 46 areelastic portions 22. Theelastic portions 22 snugly grip the legs of the child during the wearing of the pull-up diaper 10B to, among other things, minimize the leaking of fluid out of the pull-up diaper 10B. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , a cross-sectional view of the pull-up diapers 10A and 10B is shown. The composition of the pull-up diapers 10A and 10B is similar to that shown fordiaper 10 inFIG. 3 . The pull-up diapers 10A and 10B general have a plurality of different layers. Thefirst layer 24 has anouter surface 24 a and an inner surface 24 b. Theouter surface 24 a is generally exposed. Since theouter surface 24 a is exposed, thefirst layer 24 is used primarily for aesthetics. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, thefirst layer 24 is made of a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material having a soft, cloth-like appearance. - A
second layer 26 is provided and also has an inner and outer surface. The outer surface of thesecond layer 26 is coupled to the inner surface 24 b of thefirst layer 24. Thesecond layer 24 is used to contain any fluids or solids within the pull-up diaper 10A and 10B. Thus, thesecond layer 24 helps to prevent leakage. Thesecond layer 24 is generally made from a polyethylene material. - A
third layer 28 is coupled to the inner surface of thesecond layer 24. The third layer has an outer surface which is directly coupled to the inner surface of thesecond layer 24. Thethird layer 28 is also used to contain any fluids and material within the pull-up diaper 10A and 10B. Thethird layer 28 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside thedisposable diaper 10 away from the skin of the wearer of thedisposable diaper 10. Thethird layer 28 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, the pull-up diaper 11A and 10B will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as thethird layer 28. - Coupled to an inner surface of the
third layer 28 is afourth layer 30. Thefourth layer 30 is a wadding batt layer consisting of a wood pulp mixture 30 a. All present disposable diapers bleach their wood pulp with chlorine. This bleaching process low levels of dioxins. Many people would prefer to have a pull-up diaper 10A and 10B made from non-chlorine bleached materials. Thus, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a non-chlorine bleached wood pulp 30 a is used. An unbleached treated softwood fluff pulp which is biodegradable and totally chlorine free may also be used. To whiten the wood pulp 30 a, the wood pulp 30 a may be bleached using other processes other than chlorine. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the wood pulp 30 a is bleached with a hydrogen peroxide and oxygen process or other type of whitening process. The use of hydrogen peroxide should not be seen as to limit the scope of the present invention. Other whitening processes may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - The
fourth layer 30 may further comprise a superabsorbent mixture 30 b. The superabsorbent mixture 30 b will allow the wadding batt layer to absorb in the range of 30 to 55 times its weight. The superabsorbent mixture 30 b may be a superabsorbent polymer or a natural absorbent (i.e., starch). A superabsorbent polymer may include, but is not limited to, polyacrylates and the like. - A
fifth layer 32 is coupled to thefourth layer 30. Thefifth layer 32 is similar to that of thethird layer 28. Thefifth layer 32 and thethird layer 28 are used in combination to contain any fluids and material within thefourth layer 30. Thefifth layer 32 further provides an area to keep fluids and other material inside the pull-up diaper 10A and 10B away from the skin of the wearer of the pull-up diaper 10A and 10B. Thefifth layer 32 is generally made of a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material. All disposable diapers currently use a bleached tissue. However, the pull-up diaper 10A and 10B will use a non bleached spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material as thefifth layer 32. - A
sixth layer 34 is coupled to one side of thefifth layer 32. Thesixth layer 34 is an acquisition distribution layer. Thesixth layer 34 is used to distribute any fluids evenly through thefourth layer 30 and to keep the surface of thesixth layer 34 dry. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, thesixth layer 34 will use a non bleached non-woven material. - A
seventh layer 36 is coupled to thesixth layer 34. Theseventh layer 36 is a top sheet which is the closest layer to the skin of the wearer. Theseventh layer 36 is generally made of a spunbond polypropylene hydrophilic non-woven material. Theseventh layer 36 is used to carry thefourth layer 30 through machine and provides a soft layer against the user's skin. Theseventh layer 36 will further be a non-woven liquid permeable material. - By using spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material and a TCF chlorine free woodpulp, a pull-up diaper 10A and 10B is produced which is 100% chlorine free.
- While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing and other changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A chlorine free disposable diaper comprising:
a main body having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings, an individual side opening formed on opposing side surfaces of the main body for positioning a leg of the individual wearing the diaper, the main body having a multi-layered diaper assembly comprising:
an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer;
a core layer made of non-chlorine bleached material for holding waste materials within the disposable diaper;
a containment layer coupled to a first side and a second side of the core layer for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer;
a distribution layer coupled to the containment layer for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer; and
an interior layer coupled to the distribution layer comprising a non-woven liquid permeable material.
2. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a leakage protection layer coupled to the exterior layer for preventing waste material from leaking out of the disposable diaper.
3. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 1 wherein the core layer comprises a non-chlorine bleached wood pulp material.
4. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 3 wherein the core layer further comprises a superabsorbent mixture.
5. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 1 wherein the exterior layer comprises a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material.
6. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 1 wherein the containment layer comprises a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material.
7. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 1 wherein the distribution layer comprises a non bleached non-woven material.
8. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 1 wherein the interior layer comprises a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material.
9. A chlorine free disposable diaper comprising:
a main body having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings, an individual side opening formed on opposing side surfaces of the main body for positioning a leg of the individual wearing the diaper, the main body having a multi-layered diaper assembly comprising:
an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer;
a leakage protection layer coupled to the exterior layer for preventing waste material from leaking out of the disposable diaper;
a core layer made of non-chlorine bleached wood pulp for holding the waste materials within the disposable diaper;
a containment layer coupled to a first side and a second side of the core layer for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer;
a distribution layer coupled to the containment layer for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer; and
an interior layer coupled to the distribution layer comprising a non-woven liquid permeable material.
10. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 9 wherein the core layer further comprises a superabsorbent mixture.
11. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 9 wherein the exterior layer comprises a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material.
12. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 9 wherein the containment layer comprises a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material.
13. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 9 wherein the distribution layer comprises a non bleached non-woven material.
14. A chlorine free disposable diaper in accordance with claim 9 wherein the interior layer comprises a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material.
15. A method of providing a chlorine free disposable diaper having a multi-layered diaper assembly comprising:
forming an exterior layer comprising a non-woven material having a planar, soft, cloth-like surface layer;
coupling a leakage protection layer to the exterior layer for preventing waste material from leaking out of the disposable diaper;
forming a core layer made of non-chlorine bleached wood pulp for holding the waste materials within the disposable diaper;
coupling a containment layer to a first side and a second side of the core layer for containing the waste material in the core layer and away from skin of a wearer;
coupling a distribution layer to the containment layer for evenly distributing waste material to the core layer;
coupling an interior layer to the distribution layer comprising a non-woven liquid permeable material; and
forming the multi-layered diaper assembly into a pull-up diaper having an open top area through which a body of an individual wearing the diaper is positioned and a pair of side openings, an individual side opening formed on opposing side surfaces of the main body for positioning a leg of the individual wearing the diaper.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein the core layer further comprises a superabsorbent mixture.
17. The method of claim 15 wherein the exterior layer comprises a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material.
18. The method of claim 15 wherein the containment layer comprises a spunbond hydrophilic non-woven material.
19. The method of claim 15 wherein the distribution layer comprises a non bleached non-woven material.
20. The method of claim 15 wherein the interior layer comprises a spunbond hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene material.
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